Easy Salmon Recipes

Cook up delicious and satisfying salmon recipes with this guide! You'll learn how to make awesome salmon recipes just like this easy Pan Seared Salmon Recipe!

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword easy salmon recipes, salmon meals, salmon recipes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 3

Servings people

Calories 253kcal

Author Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

4 salmon filets skin about 6 ounces each
Salt and black pepper
2 tbsp butter use ghee for Paleo and Whole30

Instructions

Heat your cast iron skillet over medium heat. Pat salmon dry with paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
When your skillet is near smoking, add in the butter, let it melt for 30 seconds.
Add in the salmon (skin side down). Let the salmon cook without moving. It’s about 5 minutes depending on how thick your salmon fillet is.
Flip, and cook for 2 more minutes. You know when it’s time to flip when the sides of the salmon look about 2/3 opaque and cooked through.
Remove from the pan and set it aside (skin side up). Enjoy!

Notes

Make sure the pat dry the salmon before cooking so you get a nice sear.
I recommend wild salmon as it has fewer calories and higher mineral content than farmed salmon.
The skin gets so crispy and is so tasty, so keep the skin on!
To store: Store leftover salmon in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
To reheat: You can reheat salmon on the stovetop or microwave.
To freeze: Freeze the salmon in a freezer-safe bag once they have reached room temperature. Freeze for up to 4 months.

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